FERGUS – Lions Clubs are known throughout Canada for providing guide dogs for those who are physically disabled.
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One-year update from Wellington-Guelph Health and Housing Community Planning Table
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington-Guelph Health and Housing Planning Table has released a one-year update describing its work to transform the way health and housing services are planned and delivered in the County of Wellington and City Guelph.
Elora Community Theatre presents The Secret Garden
ELORA – Top secret – The Elora Community Theatre performed its rendition of The Secret Garden on June 14 at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Humane Society raises $64,000 with walk-a-thon
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced its third annual Happy Trails Walk-a-thon has raised $64,000.
Council receives verbal lashing during delegation
ERIN – Town council received what could be considered a verbal lashing on June 12 during a heated delegation from a local resident.
Eric Fillion Launches New Book
GUELPH – Dr. Eric Fillion, Director of the University of Guelph’s International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI), will hold a launch event for his new book, Soundtrack to the Revolution: Free Jazz and Leftist Nationalism in Quebec 1967-1975.
County’s Blue Box Program begins transition to producer responsibility July 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Blue Box Program in Ontario is changing. The new program will replace the current municipal Blue Box Program and will transition from municipal responsibility to a full-producer responsibility system. In Wellington County, the transition will begin on July 1 and will be in
Walk for Alzheimer’s surpasses goal, raises $145,000 for local services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced the 2025 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s has raised $145,547. On May 24 the event brought together over 275 participants in Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener and Mount Forest. Donations are still coming in, and
Credit Valley Conservation launches Watershed Characterization Report
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has released its Watershed Plan Characterization Report—an important step forward in collaborative and science-based environmental planning across one of Ontario’s most rapidly growing regions.
Guelph Public Library announces Teen ETCH Creative Writing Contest winners
GUELPH – The Guelph Public Library, in partnership with Vocamus Writers Community, has announced the results and achievements of this year’s Teen ETCH Creative Writing Contest.
Police beat: Fergus man charged in two-vehicle crash in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A Fergus resident has been charged with careless driving in connection with a two-vehicle collision southwest of Alma on Monday.
Elmira Theatre Company receives eight awards for Forever Love
ELMIRA – Elmira Theatre Company (ETC) would like to thank its patrons, sponsors, partners and members “for an amazing 2024-2025 theatre season.”
Optimists host annual fishing derby
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimists held their annual Fishing Derby at Burns’ Family Pond on June 14.
EWFHT workshops in July, August
ROCKWOOD – The East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) are hosting free workshops throughout July and August.
Mason Capital donates $10,000 to BBBS
ELORA – The Mason Capital Inc. team from Elora, along with sponsors, hosted a Poker Run for charity on June 13.